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Equipping One Another Ephesians 4:7-16

Each believer has been given grace. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. What has been given to each believer? (Ephesians 4:7) Each believer has been given grace.

Paul says that grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What qualifier does Paul use to describe the grace given to every believer? (Ephesians 4:7) Paul says that grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. What do you think Paul meant by the phrase, “as Christ apportioned it?”

When Jesus ascended, he led a host of captives and gave gifts to men. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. What did Jesus do when he “ascended on high?” (Ephesians 4:8) When Jesus ascended, he led a host of captives and gave gifts to men.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. According to Paul, if Jesus ascended what did he also do? (Ephesians 4:9) Before Jesus could ascend on high he had to descend to the earthly regions.

6. What is the meaning of these verses about ascending and descending? DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What is the meaning of these verses about ascending and descending?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What spiritual gifts did God give to some people? (Ephesians 4:11) He gave some the gift of apostleship, some the gift of prophecy, some the gift of evangelism, and some the gift of a shepherd/teacher.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. Define these spiritual gifts. What do people with these gifts do? Apostleship Prophecy Evangelism Pastor/Teacher

DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. For what purpose did God give some these gifts? (Ephesians 4:12) God gave these gifts to prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ could be built up.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. Paul says that there are three results of God’s people doing acts of service and building up the body of Christ. What are they? (Ephesians 4:13) We reach unity in the faith. We obtain a complete understanding of Jesus’ teaching. We become mature believers.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. Who are the people in your life who have these spiritual gifts? Has God given you one of these gifts? What is our responsibility as we relate to people who have the gift of evangelism or to those who are our pastor/teachers?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What terms does Paul use to describe the lives of immature believers? (Ephesians 4:14) Paul indicates that immature believers are like infants. They lack stability in their lives.

Paul encourages believers to speak the truth in love. DISCUSSION GUIDE 13. What additional admonition does Paul give that will facilitate our maturity? (Ephesians 4:15-16) Paul encourages believers to speak the truth in love.

In permanent dependence on Jesus Christ as my ever-living Savior, Teacher, Lord and Friend, I will seek continual renewal through spiritual exercises, spiritual gifts and acts of service.

Personal Assessment I am actively involved in works of service in my church. Always Sometimes Seldom Never I work hard to build up and not tear down. I contribute to unity in my church. I am growing and maturing as a believer. I am experiencing the fullness of Christ.